Maria Sodupe Roure

Maria Sodupe Roure is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). She specializes in computational chemistry, biochemistry, and catalysis, with a focus on understanding metalloenzyme mechanisms, peptide aggregation dynamics, and catalytic materials. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and industrial innovation.

• Education: PhD in Chemistry (UAB, 1990), Licenciatura in Chemistry (UAB, 1985)

Her research integrates computational methods to study amyloid proteins, metal interactions, and catalytic processes. Recent projects include designing electrocatalysts for sustainable nitrogen reduction and developing computational models for nanoparticle applications in catalysis and bioimaging.

Key collaborations involve international teams studying astrochemical origins and CO₂ valorization. She has supervised 27 research works and contributed to over 228 publications.